Happy Birthday!!

If you have a birthday in April or May, then you are most likely trying to come up with ideas to celebrate your special day. COVID-19 has put a damper on many of our birthday plans. For my birthday this year, I had a family trip to Aruba planned out. I was looking forward to having some much-needed relaxation between semesters. We’d been planning the trip since last year and had our flights and Airbnb already booked. Unfortunately, I won’t be celebrating in Aruba for this year’s birthday. Instead of pouting and feeling sorry for myself, I decided that my birthday and yours as well, doesn’t have to be a total bust. I have compiled a list of birthday ideas that will help you and your loved ones celebrate your day!

• Video Zoom Birthday Party
  • Since the days of staying home, this platform has made it easier to communicate with our loved ones. If you have been following on social media, you probably have noticed the surge of Zoom Birthday Parties for celebrating. Video Zoom is a great way to connect with your friends and family visually. I have even seen DJs hosting Zoom Birthday Parties, which seem to be a great hit!

• Breakfast in Bed
  • Celebrate the start of your special day with breakfast before having to leave the comforts of your bed. An accepted request to your significant other or children to conjure up your favorite breakfast hopefully won’t be that hard. Enjoy a lovely prepared meal served to you in bed while you get to relax and take in all of the joy of celebrating another year of life!

• Facebook or Instagram Live Party
  • Now, if you want more than your 10 friends and family on a Zoom video call with you, then going live on social media might be an option. What could be more fun on your birthday than celebrating it with hundreds of strangers and friends that have come together to celebrate with you?

• Spa Day
  • With most spas and grooming shops closed, you might be a little overdue for your manicure or pedicure. This is the perfect opportunity to ask your housed loved ones (hopefully, they are over the age of 8) for a little pampering. Along with that manicure and pedicure, end the night with a nice relaxing hot bubble bath surrounded by scented candles and beautiful, peaceful music playing in the background.

• Birthday Dinner
  • If you have another chef in your household other than yourself, maybe requesting them to look up your favorite recipe and prepare a nice homemade dinner for you. Add candles and music in the background as well. End the dinner with a sweet “Happy Birthday” melody and a delicious cake as dessert.

• Family Game Night
  • Play one of your favorite games, Charades or Pictionary. Have your family members act or draw out one at a time, something special that you have shared. It could be a moment or situation that has happened in the past. As the birthday person, try to guess what special moment they could be trying to get across to you. 

On your birthday, may your spirit be enriched in light, love, and hope for a prosperous year ahead.

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